as in contradictory
being as different as possible
spiritual concerns and ideals that are antithetical to the materialism embraced by modern society
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Recent Examples of antithetical
Republicans tend to see DEI as reverse discrimination that is unconstitutional and antithetical to meritocracy.
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David M. Drucker, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Nearly every move Sun has made has been antithetical to traditional art collecting.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
The end result is far fewer roster spots at the Division-I level, which would seem antithetical to the NCAA’s overall mission.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
At the 2024 Rose Ball, Princess Charlene opted for attire that was seemingly antithetical to her 2025 look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
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David M. Drucker, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Nearly every move Sun has made has been antithetical to traditional art collecting.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
The end result is far fewer roster spots at the Division-I level, which would seem antithetical to the NCAA’s overall mission.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
At the 2024 Rose Ball, Princess Charlene opted for attire that was seemingly antithetical to her 2025 look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antithetical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antithetical
Adjective
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Balancing these seemingly contradictory demands requires a paradigm shift: one that doesn’t view technology and humanity as mutually exclusive, but rather as complementary forces that can amplify each other.—
Swati Deepak Kumar,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Combs’ team has been able to put on much of their case during cross-examination of the government’s nearly three dozen witnesses, grilling them about alleged inconsistencies in their testimony or seemingly contradictory statements.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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When was the last time a contrary viewpoint actually changed your team's direction?—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In another case decided earlier this term, the Supreme Court found the FDA acted lawfully in rejecting two other vaping companies’ applications, reversing the 5th Circuit’s contrary decision.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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And the two former Chelsea colleagues, as managers of the London club’s men’s and women’s teams during the 2023-24 season, find themselves in opposite scenarios.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Bond prices and yields move in opposite directions.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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“Antithetical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antithetical. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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